Just in Time is an American sitcom that premiered on ABC on April 6, 1988, and aired for six episodes until May 11, 1988. Created by Fred Barron, the series revolves around Harry Stadlin, the new editor of West Coast Review, a Los Angeles-based magazine, as he navigates the professional and personal challenges posed by his eccentric and talented staff. The show blends workplace comedy with romantic elements, particularly between Stadlin and columnist Joanna Farrell. The show replaced The 'Slap' Maxwell Story in its time slot.
The main cast members are:
- Tim Matheson as Harry Stadlin
- Patricia Kalember as Joanna Farrell
- Alan Blumenfeld as Steven Birnbaum
- Kevin Scannell as Jack Manning
- Nada Despotovich as Isabel Miller
- Ronnie Claire Edwards as Carly Hightower
- Patrick Breen as Nick Thompson
Just in Time struggled with low ratings and critical reception, with criticism aimed at its unbelievable scenarios and lack of humor. There are different shows with the same name and therefore no consolidated ratings for the 1988 TV series could be found on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, or Metacritic.
The series consisted of one season with six episodes. The show was cancelled after the first season.
There is no official trailer available online for the 1988 TV series Just in Time. However, trailers exist for other productions with the same name.
Due to the limited information and age of Just in Time (1988), finding definitively similar shows is challenging. However, based on the premise of a workplace comedy with romantic elements, viewers might enjoy:
- Schitt's Creek: A comedy about a wealthy family who lose their fortune and are forced to live in a small town they once bought as a joke. It focuses on character development and growth.
- Grace and Frankie: A comedy about two women who form an unlikely friendship after their husbands reveal they are in love with each other.
